Gay soccer player

Australian striker Andy Brennan came out as gay in , becoming the first out gay Australian male footballer. He's still playing professional soccer, making him one of the few out current players. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. These talented and brave athletes have paved the way for so many others. As the World Cup goes on in a country where homosexuality is illegal, many global football fans are having to reckon with the sports' homophobia.

Czech football player Jakub Jankto has joined a handful of other openly gay footballers at the top of the men's game: here are their stories. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. A queer soccer star from the Czech Republic named Jakub Jankto shared that he won't return to the field after suffering a "very serious injury. The Cagliari Calcio player shared this update via Instagram stories on Thursday after receiving several messages from fans asking him if he was going to play again.

Having left Cagliari at the end of his contract, Jakub Jankto has explained why he’s back in the Czech Republic for a new start. Cagliari's Jakub Jankto speaks about his experience of coming out, becoming the only openly gay male footballer in Europe's top 5 leagues. Adelaide United midfielder Josh Cavallo , who was men's football's first openly gay active player, said he receives multiple death threats every day and would find it difficult to encourage other players to come out due to the sport's "toxic" environment. The A-League player came out in October and said that despite his club and coaches' support his openness about his sexuality had brought him a lot of pressure and negativity.

LGBTQ and association football Homophobia has been widespread in men's association football, also known as soccer, throughout the world. There are a number of openly LGBTQ players in women's association football, with relatively few in the men's game. Most of the LGBT+ male players have come out after retirement. Sports Free is an initiative that advocates for greater visibility and acceptance of queer athletes in professional sports. The initiative was started by Diversero, a global community that advocates for diversity and against bullying. Marcus Urban is the co-founder of the organization.